This WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs
Resources is a frequently updated Internet directory of
over 2000 annotated links to high-quality English-language
sources of information and analysis in a wide range of
international affairs, international relations,
international studies, global studies, and global
education topics. These sites are carefully selected for
their long-term value, favoring those with cost-free,
authoritative information and analysis online. Each
website is described only in general terms because of the
typically rapid changes in details of its contents and
features.

Other
Sources

• Al Jazeera
Center for Studies-- "A think-tank extension of the
Al Jazeera Network..., conducts in-depth analysis of
current affairs at both regional and global levels. Its
research agenda focuses primarily on geo-politics and
strategic developments in the Arab world and surrounding
regions." Posts many studies.

• Arab
Barometer-- Multinational project to "produce
scientifically reliable data on the politically-relevant
attitudes of ordinary citizens [of the Arab countries], to
disseminate and apply survey findings in order to
contribute to political reform, and to strengthen
institutional capacity for public opinion research."
Surveys cover "a wide range of topics pertaining to
governance, political life and political, social and
cultural values." The project posts "country and regional
comparative reports, in addition to thematic analyses..."

• Arab Center for
Research and Policy Studies-- Based in Doha, aims to
play "a proactive role in the Arab region, not confining
its work to scholarly research but translating it
practically into various activities and initiatives. In
effect, it would not merely function as a "think tank",
but would also produce analyses, outreach papers for the
general public and public opinion makers, plans of action
and Arab working proposals." Posts much of its work.

• Arab Media & Society-- "The
primary reference for understanding the role of media in
shaping Arab societies and the broader Muslim world."
Covers "all forms of media and their interaction with
society-at-large, from politics and business to culture
and religion, as well as the way in which Arab media
change resonates in the broader Muslim world."

• Arab Reform
Initiative-- Multinational (Arab world, Europe and
the United States) project that is engaged in "producing
knowledge of the Arab region through in-depth research
projects, engaging in collaborative work, building
capacity of teams in different countries in data
collection and survey research and developing a vast
network of scholars, activists and practitioners who share
the reform vision... [as] a regional hub for democratic
transformation and to serve the region's civil society."
Posts studies and papers-- be sure to check the archive
section.

• Arabian
Business-- Comprehensive business news and analysis
site for Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf Arab states,
with contributions from scores of journalists, a company
directory, press releases, briefings, financial markets,
currencies, video/audio, and more.

• Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies--
"Seeks to contribute to the advancement of Middle East
peace and security by conducting policy-relevant research
on strategic subjects, particularly as they relate to the
national security and foreign policy of Israel." Posts
many research papers of various types.

• Carnegie Endowment Middle East Program--
"Combines in-depth local knowledge with incisive
comparative analysis to examine economic, sociopolitical,
and strategic interests in the Arab world [through]
detailed country studies and the exploration of key
crosscutting themes."

• CSIS Middle East Program-- From the Center for Strategic and
International Studies, this program posts articles,
publications, and presentations that cover "all aspects of
U.S. policy toward the region, concentrating especially on
identifying new voices, framing emerging challenges, and
developing opportunities for positive change..."

• Gulf Research Center-- Independent
research institute in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, whose
aim is "to pursue politically neutral and academically
sound research about the Gulf Cooperation Council
countries and disseminate the knowledge obtained as widely
as possible." This excellent large site posts news,
publications, large e-library, research gateway, and more.

• H-Mideast-Politics-- "Academic
discussion forum where substantive information and
analysis can be presented of Middle East current affairs
and of its relevance to the foreign policy of states
outside the region. The list takes the entire area from
Morocco to Malaysia and from Kazakhstan to Somalia as its
purview. The emphasis is on contemporary politics."

• Jerusalem
Center for Public Affairs-- Independent, non-profit
institute for policy research and education, located in
Jerusalem and focusing on Israeli foreign affairs,
security issues, Middle Eastern diplomacy, and
international law.

• Media
Line-- "Unique [American] non-profit news
organization established to enhance and balance media
coverage in the Middle East, promote independent reporting
in the region, and break down barriers to understanding in
the Arab and Israeli journalism communities," offering
"written pieces as well as audio and video reports
produced by The Media Line’s staff of seasoned journalists
speaking the languages of the region."

• Middle East Institute-- "Important
conduit of information between Middle Eastern nations and
American policymakers, organizations and the public. We
strive to increase knowledge of the Middle East among our
own citizens and to promote understanding between the
peoples of the Middle East and America." Posts policy
briefs, press releases, country briefs, and other items.

• Middle East Media Research Institute--
"Explores the Middle East through the region's media...
providing timely translations of Arabic, Farsi, and Hebrew
media, as well as original analysis of political,
ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and religious
trends in the Middle East." Posts in several languages, with archives.

• Middle East Research and Information
Project-- From a non-profit, non-governmental
organization based in Washington, D.C., varied independent
perspectives on and insightful analysis of events and
issues in the Middle East, with online news, commentaries,
studies, and the free Middle East Report Online.

• United Nations Economic and Social
Commission for Western Asia-- News, information,
many statistics, and many online reports are available
free in full-text from this United Nations regional
organization. Great source for authoritative online
economic and social information about the eastern part of
the Middle East.